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RX05 ECW

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,433 mi
Last recorded96,433 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 ECW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,245 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Headlamp inner is loose not allowing adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,661 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,576 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 58,301 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,423 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 54,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 49,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,336 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,165 miles

handbrake notchy

Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake notchy

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,017 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,980 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 33,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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RX05 ECW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 ECW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX05 ECW registered?

RX05 ECW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is RX05 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 ECW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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